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cobarde

koh-BAR-deh/koˈβarðe/

“cobarde” means “cowardly” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

cowardly

Also: faint-hearted
Adjectivem or fA2
A tiny, trembling mouse hiding completely behind a large, colorful mushroom cap, peeking out fearfully at a gentle butterfly fluttering nearby.

📝 In Action

Fue una acción muy cobarde de su parte no presentarse.

B1

It was a very cowardly action on his part not to show up.

Su actitud cobarde le impidió hablar con la jefa.

A2

His cowardly attitude prevented him from speaking to the boss.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • miedoso (fearful)

Antonyms

  • valiente (brave)

Common Collocations

  • respuesta cobarde – cowardly response

coward

Also: chicken
Nounm or fA2
A simple cartoon character with wide, fearful eyes running away rapidly, looking over their shoulder in panic, despite the path ahead being clear and sunny.

📝 In Action

No seas un cobarde y enfrenta tus miedos de una vez.

A2

Don't be a coward and face your fears right away.

Todos la llamaron cobarde cuando se negó a saltar.

B1

Everyone called her a coward when she refused to jump.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • héroe (hero)

Common Collocations

  • llamar cobarde a alguien – to call someone a coward

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cobarde" in Spanish:

chicken→coward→cowardly→faint-hearted→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cobarde

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'cobarde' to refer to a woman?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cobardía(cowardice) — Noun
acobardarse(to become scared/cowardly) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from Old French *couard*, which itself might be related to the Latin word for 'tail' (*coda*). The image is of an animal or person who 'turns tail' and runs away from danger.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: couardPortuguese: covarde

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'cobarde' change its spelling for men and women?

No, the spelling of 'cobarde' is the same whether you are talking about a man or a woman. However, the accompanying words like 'el' or 'la' must match the person's gender (el cobarde, la cobarde).